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Ashley Barnes goal ruled out by VAR

Saturday, 28 February 2026 · 2025-26 · 90'+13'

What happened

VAR reviewed the goal and it was disallowed. The decision does not appear among the errors the KMI panel logged for 2025-26, which means the panel voted it correct.

On the pitch: Goal
VAR: VAR overturned
Benefited: BRE Brentford
Harmed: BUR Burnley

Fan verdict

Was the final decision right?

One tap, then pick your club. We show how Burnley fans, Brentford fans and everyone else answered.

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Officials & their calls

RefereeSam BarrottNot judgedcareer on file: 11 err · 8%VARPaul TierneyCorrectcareer on file: 8 err · 53%Assistant VARGary BeswickCorrectcareer on file: 1 err · 91%

What the fans thought

Meltdown81

12 of 105 comments in the r/soccer post-match thread were angry about the officiating, mostly from Burnley fans. Main gripes: handball and offside.

“VAR once again making an abysmal decision, that clearly came off his hip and just goes to show how s*** the rules are in prem football right now, needs a complete overhaul this summer” · 32 upvotes · LIV fan

“Really really makes it hard to advocate for VAR when its used in such an idiotic manner Clear and obvious? Not in a million years PGMOL are a pathetic old boys club, they need better independant regulation” · 15 upvotes · MUN fan

Whole-match mood, not this incident alone.

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